The Fault In Her Stars

Why was she trying to run away from the monotony and solitude in the four walled bricked structure, called home where in stayed amalgamation of flesh and bones. Six individuals, leading their own lives, always seemed unconcerned about the other creature breathing right next to them, with blood gushing out of the fist sized organ.Why is it only her life and freedom that pinched them the most? What was it that she escaped from? Why did it bother her to stay indoors and read the tragic stories of Afghan women? Why did she want to go out to the open grounds, feel the wind kissing her softly? Maybe, it gave her solace and composure. Maybe, she enjoyed the silence. She still wonders, why does she want to flee away, break all her barriers and fly as high as she can, as far as she can. Meet people from lands near and far. But, with the fault in her stars, the moments she rises high enough, her chains pull her back and she remains stagnant. She was caged with a limited horizon, she had dreams of the skies and they seemed too far fetched. She wonders if she'll ever break free, but as they say,

"In freedom, most people find sins"

                           -The Fault in Our Stars, John Green

Freedom seemed like a double-edged sword to her, but that was a risk, she was willing to take. Most of us are, aren't we?